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We use articulators to help ‘mimic’ our patient’s jaw movements, to ultimately do less adjustments/revisions in the future.

But are digital articulators there yet? Or is analog king?

Or is digital dentistry just flashy tech with no real-world benefits?

Can a virtual articulator truly match the movements of your patient’s jaw?

Is a CBCT really better than a facebow—and WHEN should you use which?

In this cutting-edge episode with Dr. Seth Atkins (  / sethatkinsdds  , we dive into the world of digital articulation—exploring how tools like virtual articulators, CBCT alignment, and 3D-printed provisionals are transforming clinical workflows.

You’ll learn how to combine analog wisdom with digital precision, improve lab communication, and make full-mouth rehabs more predictable and efficient than ever.

Protrusive Dental Pearl: Always send your lab the color version of your digital scan — the PLY file — not just the STL. STL shows shape, but PLY shows color—like markings and tissue detail. Ask your lab: "Are you seeing color, or do you need the PLY?"

Better scans = better results

Key Takeaways:

Digital methods can enhance accuracy and patient outcomes → but only when used intentionally.
Understanding both analog and digital techniques is crucial → they complement each other, not compete.
Mentorship plays a significant role in advancing dental education → experience accelerates clinical confidence.
Digital workflows can significantly reduce chair time → and improve patient comfort in the process.
The integration of CBCT with digital workflows enhances diagnostics → giving clearer insight into static and functional relationships.
Digital provisionals offer a cost-effective and efficient solution → saving time, money, and frustration for both dentist and patient.
Axiography is essential for capturing patient motion accurately → because real movement matters more than assumptions.

Highlights of this episode:
00:00 Introduction
04:00  Protrusive Dental Pearl
05:32 Interview with Dr. Seth Atkins and his Journey into Digital Dentistry
08:06 The Evolution of Digital Articulation
13:38 Digital Workflow and Mentorship
20:01 Accuracy and Efficiency in Digital Dentistry
22:32 Static and Dynamic Relations in Digital Dentistry
31:01 Interjection 1
36:05 Practical Guidelines on Integrating CBCT
37:15 Interjection 2
40:59 Clinical Observations in Dental Rehabilitation
42:29 Interjection 3
45:21 Introduction to Axiography
46:40 Advancements in Digital Dentistry
49:33 3D Printing in Dental Practice
53:31 Motion Tracking on Digital Articulators
57:30 Cost Efficiency of Digital Tools
01:01:10 Alternatives to CBCT
01:05:52 Involvement with AES and Future Plans

​​Study mentioned: "Comparison of the accuracy of a cone beam computed tomography-based virtual mounting technique with that of the conventional mounting technique using facebow"
https://www.thejpd.org/article/S0022-...

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If you loved this episode, be sure to watch PDP224 - Basics of 3D Printing, Milling and Digital Dentistry:
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